BlackBerry Z10 and Globe’s Plan Profiler

Having an LTE-enabled smartphone like the BlackBerry Z10 has its perks, like being able to use a high-speed internet connection on a rich 4.2-inch display. But while you’re enjoying those speeds, do you know if your data plan is well-suited to your needs?

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If you don’t know the answer to the question above, then Globe has a tool that will certainly help you find out – the Plan Profiler. The Plan Profiler is a web-based data calculator that estimates your daily or monthly data usage.

To use just select the type of smartphone you’re using (BB10, iPhone, Android or Windows Phone), select your SIM type (Prepaid, Postpaid), then adjust the sliders depending on your estimated usage. The Plan Profiler automatically shows you your estimated data usage and recommended data plan.

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For some reason, I noticed that the BB10 consumes more data than the rest of the pack. With a sample daily usage consisting of 20 emails, 20 webpages, 180 mins of video streaming, 10 app downloads, 10 file downloads and uploads, 40 sessions of chats, and 20 SNS posts, the Plan Profiler gave out an estimated 1.0GB while other smartphones are at 482MB.

In this case, the Plan Profiler recommends using Globe’s SUPERSURF200 which gives you unlimited mobile internet for 5 days for only Php200. In my case, I’m using Globe’s POWERSURF 499 which gives me 1GB worth of data for 30 days with support for LTE.

To sum it up, Globe’s Plan Profiler will provide you with good Plan recommendations and alternatives depending on your mobile data needs. If you want to give it a spin just visit the Plan Profiler’s webpage here.

Disclosure: Globe Telecom provided a BlackBerry Z10 unit and a postpaid plan to the author of this post.

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Smart Big UnliText and Big Call promo

In case you missed it, Smart is running 4-month-long (still subject for extension) subscription-based service called Big UNLITEXT and Big CALL at a very enticing price. Further details are found below.

As the promo names suggests, the Big UnliText and Big Call services give Smart subscribers unlimited SMS and voice calls to other Smart, Sun and Talk ‘n Text users. The promo is good for a week from the time of enrollment and would only set you back Php50 for the Big UnliText and Php100 for Big Call.

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To subscribe to Big UnliText, text TEXT50 and send it to 6406. For big calls, text CALL100 and send it to the same number. Promo runs from June 1 to September 30, 2013, but as mentioned earlier, is subject to extension.

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Smart Independence Day Sale: iPhone 4S at Php10,900

Independence Day is just around the corner and Smart is proposing that you celebrate it by signing up to their customizable Freedom Plan. We assume that that’s not how you plan to spend your holiday, but they have some pretty interesting offers that are sure to make you reconsider.

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Ok, first things first, the “Follow your Freedom” campaign is only valid on June 12 and will only be implemented in malls listed below:

• Robinsons Galleria
• Araneta Gateway
• SM City Baguio
• SM City Pampanga
• SM City Dasmarinas
• SM Cebu
• Davao Gaisano

Note: Here’s our detailed explanation of the Smart Freedom Plan.

Now that’s out of the way, let’s get to the meaty part where you can get tablets/handsets at a lower price when you enlist for Freedom Plan.

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Something to note though, not all devices seen above is available on all locations where the campaign will be run. To see which gizmos which are up for grabs in the mall near you, as well as the other discounted devices, it’s best if you check out the table we’ve prepared below:

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In addition to the handset sale, Smart is also giving away small tokens if you register to a Flexibundle along with your Freedom plan. This includes gift certificates to Starbucks, movie tickets and MRT tickets. We’re not sure if you get the full suite or you just get to choose one, but it’ll be great if you get all of it. For more info about Smart’s Follow your Freedom campaign you can check out the source link below.

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Smart offers free Twitter access

Smart Communications has recently posted that they are offering their subscribers with free access to Twitter until the end of July.

The promo doesn’t require any registration. All the user has to do is enable data on their smartphone and log on to http://www.m.twitter.com using their handset’s native browser.

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The service is free of charge as long as users are accessing Twitter through the link stated above using their phone’s browser. This means that additional data charges still apply when subscribers access Twitter through an app or when they click on an outbound link.

Smart’s FreeToTweet promo runs until July 31, 2013. For more information and tips on how to avoid data charges when availing the free service, you can check out the source link below.

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Globe offers HTC One on Php1,599 monthly plan

Globe has just announced that they are offering the HTC One postpaid plans starting with Plan 999 with unlimited LTE data, free 101 SMS and 5 minute calls (under the usual 24-month contract).

With Plan 999, there is one-time cash out of Php14,400 which can be deferred for 24 months (or Php600/month) leaving a total monthly service fee of Php1,599 per month.

There’s also a higher Plan 1799 with more SMS and minutes (1,001 SMS, 55 mins voice) but with a monthly service fee of Php1,999.

The HTC One was launched just the other week and has a suggested retail price of Php32,990.

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